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NBC’s Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl will honor the life of the legendary actress with the help of President Joe Biden and other celebrity guests including Drew Barrymore, Cher, Anthony Mackie, and Tracy Morgan, among others. The special will air on Jan. 31 at 10 p.m.

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the pain that was losing Betty White just shy of her 100th birthday and, now, the comedy world has lost another great in Louie Anderson. Celebrities who have worked and/or had experiences with him have shared touching tributes to the talented comedian following his death at the age of 68 last week. Now, Anderson’s Baskets co-star, Zach Galifianakis, has shared some loving words of his own for his departed friend.

Even in her final days, Betty White was grateful for her fans. The comedy icon died at age 99 on Dec. 31, 2021, just weeks before she would have turned 100.

Betty White has one last thing to say to everyone…

A final message from Betty White has been posted to Instagram, thanking supporters of “The Betty White Challenge,” which asked fans to donate to animal welfare charities on what would have been her 100th birthday on Jan. 17.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorA viral fundraising effort to honor the legacy of Betty White — a lifelong animal lover and outspoken advocate for animal welfare — encouraging donations to benefit shelters and rescue operations has raised $12.7 million on Facebook and Instagram, according to parent company Meta.On Jan. 17, which would have been White’s 100th birthday, Meta said that #BettyWhiteChallenge fundraisers on its platforms had raised nearly $900,000 from 26,000 people.On Friday, according to Meta, more than 390,000 people have donated to fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram for the #BettyWhiteChallenge, raising $12.7 million for animal shelters and rescues.

Though she’s no longer with us, Betty White isn’t done warming our hearts. The late legend appeared in a touching video shared posthumously on social media, in which she sweetly urged fans to “stick around.”

Full of gratitude. Betty White was preparing for her 100th birthday in the days before she died, and she did so by recording a special message for her fans.

Betty White isn’t done warming our hearts. The late legend appeared in a touching video shared posthumously on social media, in which she sweetly urged fans to «stick around.»In the post's caption, White's assistant explained that the video was meant to be shared for her 100th birthday, Jan. 17.

writing, “Your generosity of spirit will cover the world from above .. we are so lucky you were on earth for a moment , spreading your humor all over like bars of living gold .. Good Bye.”Writer and director Travon Free wrote, “Louie Anderson was a very dear friend and one of the people who very early in my career believed in me and would put me and a couple of other comics he loved up in a hotel in Vegas and pay us to open for him when we needed money.

The world continues to reel from the loss of Betty White, who passed away on Dec. 31 at the age of 99. Fans still heartbroken over her death were given one last glimpse of the Golden Girls star on Friday (Jan. 21) when her official social media accounts shared a video. “I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years,” says Betty in the clip, sitting in a chair while wearing a vibrant green jacket. “Thank you so much. And stick around.” ‘

Earlier in the week, Betty White‘s assistant shared what she believed to be one of the final photos ever taken of the late actress. Now, she has found the actual final photo.

Valerie Bertinelli is revealing her favourite thing about Betty White. ET‘s Nischelle Turner spoke to the actress about her late “Hot in Cleveland” co-star and how she’ll be remembered. White died on New Year’s Eve after suffering a stroke six days prior. She was 99.

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Valerie Bertinelli is revealing her favorite thing about Betty White. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to the actress about her late co-star and how she'll be remembered. White died on New Year's Eve after suffering a stroke six days prior.

Betty White left quite an impression on her "Hot in Cleveland" co-star Valerie Bertinelli. The two appeared on the TV Land sitcom for six seasons from 2010-2015 alongside Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick. Bertinelli, Leeves and Malick played three aging Los Angeles natives who decide to stay put in Cleveland where they're still considered hot after their Paris-bound plane makes an emergency landing.The trio rents a home with a cooky caretaker played by White.

Trisha Yearwood has raised more than $36,000 for the #BettyWhiteChallenge on what would have been the late comedian's 100th birthday. Trisha joined forces with Dottie's Yard Fund which distributes funds to animal charities across the country, and talkshoplive, the leading live streaming online network, and matched donations up to $10,000 to bring in tens of thousands for charity in Betty's name.MORE: Betty White's greatest quotes to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday"Who doesn't love Betty White? We all do.

Always be remembered. Betty White‘s last photo before her death was posted by her assistant on what would’ve been her 100th birthday.

Betty White‘s assistant is celebrating the late actress’ 100th birthday by sharing one of the final photos to be taken of the iconic star.

Betty White’s assistant blessed the Internet with never-before-seen pictures of the actress that were taken just days before she passed away at 99 years old. The picture was uploaded on Monday, January 17, the day that would’ve been Betty’s 100th birthday. The assistant used the late Golden Girls actress’ Facebook account to share an adorable photo of her wearing a green patterned silk blouse and light green top with white pants. Betty wore her iconic red lipstick as she beamed at the camera.

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Betty White‘s former assistant is giving fans a glimpse at White’s final days in honor of what would’ve been her 100th birthday.

Lara Spencer had fans falling over themselves as she shared a very sweet family update on Tuesday. The Good Morning America host posted several photos which her social media followers simply couldn't get enough of, but when she then teased a potential new adoption, her fans went wild.MORE: Why isn't Lara Spencer in the GMA studio?The photos which sparked the reaction were of Lara at an animal rescue center. She was snuggling with some sweet pups and playing with them too. WATCH: Lara Spencer and daughter perform impressive stunt together One of Lara's followers quipped: "I feel a new addition," to which the TV star replied: "There's always room in my house for a rescue."Others asked: "So which one of those cuties went home with you this morning?"MORE: Lara Spencer rocks monochrome bikini in celebratory photo with her familyREAD: GMA's Lara Spencer divides fans after asking for gardening adviceLara captioned the post: "Not a bad way to start the work week—Spending the morning with rescue puppies, talking about the glorious Betty White.

To celebrate what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday on Monday, the TV star’s assistant took to Facebook with what is believed to be the last photo of the star before her death on New Year’s Eve.

Hoda Kotb simultaneously delighted and upset fans with a throwback clip she shared on her Instagram featuring the late Betty White.MORE: Hoda Kotb divides fans with her elaborate morning routineThe Today Show star took to her social media to post an on-air clip of herself with former co-host Kathie Lee Gifford.In the hilarious two-minute clip, Hoda and Kathie welcomed Betty to the show a day before her roast as they asked her to judge their talents.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve specialKathie attempted the hula hoop while trying to drink a glass of wine, while Hoda also went at her drink while twirling a basketball on her finger.While both failed at their attempts, Betty hilariously couldn't care, as she stated: "You are probably two of the most talented people I know."MORE: Hoda Kotb reveals her daughters tested positive for Covid – detailsShe even showed off a hip swivel movement of her own, leaving the two hosts in splits and reminding everyone of her comedic prowess.The clip came with a heartfelt message, as Hoda posted it on what would've been the legendary actress' 100th birthday, writing: "#bettywhite @kathielgifford Happy 100th #oneofakind," with a few heart emojis.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda marked Betty White's 100th birthday with a throwback clipFans in the comments were feeling emotional as one wrote: "Happy Heavenly Birthday Miss Betty White," and another said: "There will never be another one like Betty White."A third added: "Wonderful! So funny.

Trisha Yearwood celebrated what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday by raising money for animals in the late star’s honor.  The singer, author and wife of Garth Brooks hosted a fundraiser on TalkShopLive Monday, Jan. 17, which would have marked White’s 100th birthday had she not died of natural causes on Dec. 31.

Betty White's inimitable legacy will live on forever, a new documentary is set to honor the icon in a fresh, beautiful way.  will celebrate what would have been the star's 100th birthday, with new interviews that were filmed prior to White's death on New Year's Eve.The documentary film comes from the production duo of Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein, and will take viewers through the life and critically-acclaimed acting career of White, all while featuring a behind-the-scenes look at some of her most iconic sitcom roles. The documentary will also include Betty White's final interview before her untimely passing.will premiere in theaters across the country (for one day only) on Jan.

Betty White was just weeks away from a huge milestone when she passed away on December 31, 2021. Today, January 17, would have been the beloved celebrity’s 100th birthday--but just because she’s gone doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate.

showbiz icon for more than eight decades died at the age of 99 on Dec. 31.To commemorate what would have been White’s milestone birthday, her “The Mary Tyler Show” co-star Joyce Bulifant is looking back fondly on her time working with America’s eternal golden girl in the 1970s.“We all felt that Betty was going to live forever,” Bulifant, 84, told Fox News. “But she will live forever in all of our hearts because wherever she went, she just made you feel fun and joyous.”Bulifant played Marie Slaughter, the wife of news writer Murray Slaughter (Gavin MacLeod), on the sitcom.

(CNN)The service arrangements for Betty White will be private, her friend and agent Jeff Witjas told CNN Thursday.Witjas said the beloved actress, who died last week at the age of 99, didn't want people making a fuss over her in life and that will be the case in death. "The arrangements are being handled privately and that was Betty's wish," Witjas said.Instead he said those wishing to honor her to are encouraged to donate to some of her favorite organizations, including Actors and Animals for Others, The Aquarium of the Pacific, Guide Dogs For the Blind, The Los Angeles Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Tree People, and the Wildlife Learning Center.

Betty White's former assistant is giving fans a glimpse at White's final days in honor of what would've been her 100th birthday.Kiersten Mikelas, White's longtime assistant took to White's official Facebook page Monday to share a photo of the late actress taken on Dec. 20, 11 days before her death on New Year's Eve.

Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week when she revealed on social media that she was mourning a tragic loss.MORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetThe Good Morning America host shared a tribute she'd penned to Tuskegee Airman General Charles McGee.The celebrated American hero passed away at the age of 102, and the TV host took to her Instagram to share her thoughts on him.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts and Ginger Zee bring fans to tears with unbelievably emotional updateAlongside a shot of herself standing in front of a screen with his picture, Robin wrote: "General Charles E McGee was a true American hero."The Tuskegee Airman has passed away at the age of 102. Such a remarkable, humble man.

Trisha Yearwood did her bit this week to celebrate what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday Monday.

Betty White's assistant is giving fans one last glimpse at the beloved star. The comedy icon would have turned 100 on Monday. She tragically died on Dec.

Always smiling. Betty White’s assistant celebrated what would’ve been the late star’s 100th birthday with a look back at one of her final days last month.